Port Vale have confirmed that striker Ryan Loft has been sold to Cambridge United for an undisclosed sum.
Loft’s spell at Vale Park has been a disappointment after his purchase from Bristol Rovers last summer. Hailed as a long-time transfer target by then Director of Football David Flitcroft the striker managed just two goals in 35 appearances.
This summer Vale have added strikers Lorent Tolaj and Jayden Stockley to their ranks.
Manager Darren Moore said: “I would like to personally thank Ryan for his time and efforts throughout his time with Port Vale and wish him and his family nothing but the very best of luck in the future and at Cambridge United.”
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I actually think we should’ve given him a chance to prove himself at this level and wish Ryan all the best.
Well Done Port Vale !! Really do have your business heads on so far this early in the season
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Very best wishes to Ryan. It did not work out for him at the Vale, but it didn’t work out for many this last couple of seasons. I always prefer to think well of people and wish Ryan all the best at his new club.
Bloody fantastic good riddance take a few more with you
Loft was a hard working target man who unfortunately lacked goals, confidence or attacking threat at the Vale. The right decision for both parties to sell him for a transfer fee while still under contract.
Wish him well he should never have been signed in the first place he was u fit and our of form when we signed him
Having failed as a goalscorer at Bristol in League 1 he repeated that at the Vale. Not seen anything that makes me think he will be any different at Cambridge but a good piece of work to get him off the books and looks like he has been replaced with strikers who have a record of scoring goals. A good move for both parties.
Wonderful news! Am incredulous that not only have Cambridge taken Ryan Loft off our hands but have even paid us to do so! Has Flitcroft re-emerged as DoF at the Abbey Stadium?
In my opinion Ryan Loft was the worst player we paid (substantial) money for since Dennis Butler squandered £30,000 on Bob Delgado back in 1978.